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Emmy Awards 2012: Cable dramas steal the show

Claire Danes

'Homeland's' acting awards confirm the dominance of niche-oriented offerings over big-broadcast shows. The one-hour drama has a glorious history on broadcast TV, from the old days of "Gunsmoke" to acclaimed fare such as "Hill Street Blues" to current hits like "NCIS."

Senh: Since leaving the movies, Danes has been collecting awards in TV and Cable.

 

James Arness dies at 88; TV's Marshal Dillon on landmark 'Gunsmoke' series

James Arness dies at 88; TV's Marshal Dillon on landmark 'Gunsmoke' series

James Arness is best known for his role as Marshal Matt Dillon in 'Gunsmoke,' one of the longest-running prime-time series in network TV history. He was a towering symbol of frontier justice in the series that broke the mold for TV westerns.

 

NBC cancels original ‘Law & Order’

NBC cancels original ‘Law & Order’

NBC will not renew the original "Law & Order" at the upcoming conclusion of its 20th season, leaving it tied with "Gunsmoke" as the longest-running scripted show in television history.

 

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